expanding alloy extrusion

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As far as I know alloy extrusion doesn't want to be bent, much. Or at least not without compromising its strength. But I have a project that requires a sleeve to fit over the top side of a tube extrusion, so I was wondering if a similar section of the tube can be heated and stretched on to make this partial sleeve. I am thinking that the strength isn't that important, but am willing to be corrected. I hope this graphic explains my question a little clearer.





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